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P682 JHL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,588 mi
Last recorded136,588 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP682 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 136,588 miles

Both front brake hoses ferrules corroding

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside mirror security suspect

Rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2013 136,581 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake hoses ferrules corroding

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside mirror security suspect

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 126,583 miles

Chassis brake pipe corroding

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside side repeater poor light output

Offside headlamp dipped beam bulb/connection suspect

Offside rear outer position lamp not working

Steering system inner ball joints slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2011 119,217 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight wear in steering system inner ball joints

Fail 12 Jan 2011 119,189 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight wear in steering system inner ball joints

Pass 21 Jan 2010 115,382 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 115,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 107,940 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 107,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 105,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 105,692 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 101,338 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 101,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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P682 JHL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P682 JHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P682 JHL registered?

P682 JHL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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